St. Thomas Church Kodungalloor Kerala

Established by the apostle, the St. Thomas Church in Kodungalloor is one of the oldest churches of Kerala with eye-catching architecture. This church follows the model of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome and is believed to be built in 52 AD. It is considered as the first church in the state. This is one of the seven-and-a-half churches established by St. Thomas, an apostle of Jesus Christ. It is believed that he had visited the place in association with his proselytizing work around this period. This pilgrim center houses holy relics from the olden days. Situated on the lovely banks of River Periyar, this holy site is a historic and prominent pilgrim center for the Christians in India.

The St. Thomas church of Kodungalloor is located in the Thrissur district of Kerala which was known as Muziris at that time. One of the great features of this church is that it is a place of worship irrespective of religion, caste and creed. Special mediatory prayer services are conducted in this church on every Sunday. This church has a really beautiful interior and exterior. It is certainly a must-visit pilgrim center of the state for many aspects. This holy site is nearly 37 kilometers away from Thrissur railway station. Cochin International Airport is almost 30 kilometers from this Christian pilgrimage center. Compare the different pilgrimage travel packages offered by Tour My India to Kerala in order to choose the suitable one for a memorable spiritual experience.